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The Strategy Behind the Future of Work.

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Open Assembly helps leaders harness the democratization of expertise, using AI and open talent strategies to unlock innovation and transform how work gets done.

Born out of Harvard’s Laboratory for Innovation Science, we combine research, executive collaboration, and real-world execution to help enterprises build agile, skills-based, AI-enabled workforce models.

Our mission is to unlock access to the best ideas, skills, and solutions—wherever they reside—so organizations can adapt faster, innovate more effectively, and stay ahead of disruption.

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Podcast

PODCASTS
Transform Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School
Transform Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Fuller joins Transform Work to discuss the future of work. He explores how technology, demographics, and new talent models are reshaping the workforce, with insights on skills-based hiring, hidden workers, and the rise of AI.

Transform Work with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela
Transform Work with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela

John Winsor speaks with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, about scaling a global talent marketplace and shaping the future of work.

Transform Work with Paul Hlivko, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Transform Work with Paul Hlivko, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Discover why AI transformation is a marathon, not a sprint, as Wellmark's Chief Digital Officer Paul Hlivko reveals how smart leaders can navigate the hype and build lasting value in the age of artificial intelligence.

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